Specialist crews are due to start clearing asbestos debris at a primary school which was forced to close following a nearby blaze.

It comes as earlier advice telling residents of Factory Road, in Northfleet , to “stay inside” and keep their windows and doors closed has been lifted following the major fire at the nearby Portlands building.

Fire crews were called to the High Street just before 11.30pm on Sunday (October 26), and at its height, eight fire engines, a height vehicle and a bulk water carrier were at the scene.

It was confirmed that asbestos was found within the debris of the fire, and residents of Factory Road were told to “stay inside” with their doors and windows closed on Tuesday (October 28).

Residents of Factory Road have raised concerns about the asbestos which c

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